We at Queen City Ford are delighted to kick off another chapter of The Kindness Project! Launched by Mark Williams Auto Group and the Williams family in 2018, this initiative has previously included buying groceries for individuals, organizing toy drives, donating supplies to flood victims, and much more. Our mission with this project is to leverage our platform to assist local families in need.
Our latest chapter of The Kindness Project was a Sensory Toy Drive! This drive aimed to gather toys for children with Autism who are in need. You might be wondering, what are sensory toys? These toys are specifically designed with therapeutic benefits, stimulating a child’s senses of sight, hearing, and touch, and providing important feedback to their sensory system. Sensory toys can be incredibly beneficial for children with Autism!
We believe in the power of teamwork: for this initiative, we partnered with the EmPath for Autism Foundation and ABC Pediatric Therapy to collect and distribute these toys to local families in need. EmPath, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization created by the Williams family, serves as a resource for children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mark Williams Auto Group will be sponsoring their annual fundraiser, Circus Bizircus Lunar, a spectacular event taking place in Covington, KY, on September 21st. Proceeds from this event will support the Kelly O’Leary Center For Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
ABC Pediatric Therapy played a crucial role in ensuring all collected toys reached deserving homes. Located in Cincinnati (Western Hills), ABC Pediatric Therapy offers high-quality pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in a child-friendly environment. Their mission is to “create the best life for all children.” The Mark Williams Auto Group team is proud to work closely with both of these remarkable organizations. For more details on their services, ABC also runs an informative blog covering a wide array of child development topics.
Curious about our Sensory Toy Drive promotion? Check out this video! Chloe Williams and Charlie Watson discuss sensory toys, show some excellent examples, and talk about how Autism awareness has inspired major retailers to ensure sensory toys are available for everyone. Great options for sensory toys can be found at Wal-Mart, Target, and even on Amazon!
Our Sensory Toy Drive ran for two weeks, with collection points at all Mark Williams Auto Group locations. After the drive concluded, the Williams family delivered all the toys to ABC Pediatric Therapy for distribution. We are honored to announce that, thanks to the support of our staff, customers, friends, and family, we were able to donate an entire SUV load of toys to children in our community!
